Week of Events
USA Luge White Castle Slider Search
USA Luge White Castle Slider Search
The White Castle USA Luge Slider Search is the official nationwide athlete recruitment tour of USA Luge, targeting young athletes, ages 9-13. The mission of this grass-roots program, established in 1985, is to identify, train and qualify young athletes for the USA Luge Junior Development Team. Athletes who may progress through the team development ladder...
Strawberry Festival
Strawberry Festival
Windy Acres is hosting our Strawberry Festival Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5 and 11-12! Join us from 10 am β 5 pm each day. We will have Home Made Fresh Strawberry Shortcake, Lots of Freshly Picked Strawberries, TONS of freshly baked goods (strawberry rhubarb pie, tarts, breads and so much more!), and All Things Strawberry!
Sidewalk Sketches
Sidewalk Sketches
Stop by the library for a bag of chalk and then use it to beautify our sidewalk and patio! While supplies last. No registration required. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be rescheduled. Check back the morning of for an update!
Hometown Picnic
Hometown Picnic
Naper Settlementβs Hometown Picnic features summertime traditions including games, contests and races, a vintage baseball game, and an apple pie baking competition. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and a picnic to enjoy the fast-paced action of bare-knuckle baseball, based on the original rules from 1858, when the Lemont Quarrymen take on the...
Art at the Peck
Art at the Peck
Join us for our weekly craft time Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. Great for all ages. Come learn about Lombard History and make a craft to take home! This week at Art of the Peck we will be creating our very own Bee Hives! The Peck Homestead has its own bee hive to help pollinate the...
Chicago Zoological Society Workshop
Chicago Zoological Society Workshop
Join Chicago Zoological Society for some outdoor fun and information. Registration is required. Participants must bring a small clear container. June 14: Deep Seed Adventure | 3 PM July 21: No Scrap Left Behind | 2 PM August 16: Deep Seed Adventure| 3 PM
Cantigny Cruise Night
Cantigny Cruise Night
Returning after a stellar first year: Cruise Night Tuesdays! Bring your classic or restored vehicle to the park, mingle with fellow car enthusiasts, and talk shop in the south parking lot. The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park will feature extended hours on Tuesdays until 8 pm, May 31 through September 6. The museum will...
Science Sleuths
Science Sleuths
Science Sleuths lets children become little scientists as they study evidence, make predictions, and test their hypotheses with the guidance of a Museum educator or local professional. Programming occurs select Wednesdays and Fridays at 1:30 PM.
Lyman Woods in the Kids Room
Lyman Woods in the Kids Room
Lyman Woods will be here monthly to share with us all sorts of fun facts about the outdoors.
Inside Out Club 15-Kindness Challenge
Inside Out Club 15-Kindness Challenge
Join us as we create kindness ripples this summer, bringing joy and love to others in our community. We will kick off the 15K-indness Challenge with a launch party via zoom at 5 PM on Wednesday, June 15th. During the kickoff weβll brainstorm kindness ideas and get pumped up to make a difference! Supplies β...
3rd Thursday Thinkers
3rd Thursday Thinkers
July: Join us for a special activity as we learn about ocean animals! We'll also make a jiggly jellyfish friend to take home. This program is for children in Pre-K. August: Join our 3rd Thursday Thinkers Tinker for a special activity as we learn about crayons! We'll have a lot of fun coloring. This program...
Zoo Investigators
Zoo Investigators
Use all your senses to experience the world as an animal would. Get ready to investigate all the unique features that make animals truly remarkable! Science experiments, animal encounters, and other hands-on activities will guide you through the exploration of the amazing animal world. Cosley Zoo will be following State COVID-19 mitigation measures in place...
Family Night
Safety Town Open Road
Safety Town Open Road
Practice being a pedestrian on the sidewalks, use road safety while you ride your tricycle on the streets, and learn about railroad safety near the fully operational crossing gate. Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times when visiting Safety Town during Open Road. Participants and must wear a helmet and...
Take and Make Fridays
Take and Make Fridays
Drop by on Friday each week for some fun crafts to take and make at home over the weekend!
Fun Fridays
Fun Fridays
Kids entertainment series. Subject to weather. June 10: Lollipop Tβ Clown & Pals June 17: Amazing Tomas June 24: Headspin Guy July 8: Jodi Jiggle Jam July 15: Damen Avenue Puppeteers July 22: Music for New People July 29: Get Science August 5: Animal Quest
Science Sleuths
Science Sleuths
Science Sleuths lets children become little scientists as they study evidence, make predictions, and test their hypotheses with the guidance of a Museum educator or local professional. Programming occurs select Wednesdays and Fridays at 1:30 PM.
Fun Fridays
Fun Fridays
We know where the Friday fun is. Meet up with friends and help us celebrate the best day of the week with games, prizes, and other fantastical activities. Some of our super Friday merriment will be held outdoors but we will always start out our time together indoors.
Campfire Stories and Crafts
Campfire Stories and Crafts
Every Friday @ 3 pm June 17 through July 29th Join Ms. Kelsey throughout the summer for great campfire stories and crafts.
Parents Night Out
Parents Night Out
Parents, enjoy a night out on the town while we have a kid's party! Children will play a variety of games and activities and watch a movie. We also have dinner covered with pizza.
Father’s Day Workshop
Father’s Day Workshop
Picture frame decorating. All ages welcome. Pre-registration is required.
Movie In The Park
Movie In The Park
All movies are outdoors and feature lawn seating. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets, and picnics are welcome. Concessions are available by Mamieβs Toffee & Treats. Movies take place at the Cantigny bandshell, except as noted, and are free with paid parking. May 27: Wall-E June 3 : CoCo June 10: Encanto...
Yoga on the Green
Yoga on the Green
Join us every Saturday from June 4 to September 17, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., for FREE Yoga on The Green in partnership with LIFETIME Fitness. All participants will be required to bring their own yoga mat.
Multicultural Art Fair
Multicultural Art Fair
Join us on June 18 at the Sheldon Peck Homestead for the 1st annual Building Love Amongst Cultures (BLAC) Multicultural Art Fair of Lombard presented with Lombard Historical Society featuring local artists, along with events and exhibitions at the Sheldon Peck Homestead Museum.
Storytime in the Garden
Storytime in the Garden
Join us and the Berwyn Community Gardeners for summer storytimes at Serenity Park, complete with activities, crafts, and gardening time in the community garden! In the event of bad weather, storytime will be cancelled for the week.
Tie Dye Day
Tie Dye Day
Come celebrate the kick off of our summer reading challenge: Read Beyond the Beaten Path by tie dying your own shirt! No Registration, While Supplies Last.
Outdoor Concert
Outdoor Concert
This concert is outdoors and features lawn seating. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets, and picnics are welcome. Concessions are available from Mamieβs Toffee & Treats, Golden Eagle Hotdogs, and Aunt Tinaβs Sound Bites. Standard concert etiquette applies. Please be respectful of your neighbors so that everyone can enjoy the show. No smoking...
Movie in the Park
Movie in the Park
Every 3rd Saturday June-August Ehlert Park, Brookfield This is a free event series! Bring your blankets, chairs, food and drinks out to Ehlert Park for a movie under the stars. Each event will highlight unique entertainment to keep the family engaged in FUN prior to the movie start. Donβt miss an opportunity to kick back...